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View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 WBEZ As blue wave sweeps country, Illinois Democrats want to unwind Trump policies ‘as quickly as possible’ https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/11/03/blue-wave-election-night-illinois-democrats-unwind-trump-policies Voters across America — and Illinois — sent a loud and clear message to President Donald Trump on Election Night as Democrats flipped seats across the country in a referendum on the president’s aggressive immigration policies, the war in Iran and the economy. A strong blue wave means Democrats will …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 NBC Local Illinois to be first US state with 2 women of color in Senate at once https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/illinois-to-be-first-us-state-with-2-women-of-color-in-senate-at-once/4012020/ With [ Julianna Stratton projected to defeat Don Tracy, ][1] Illinois will become the first state in the US to have two women of color in the Senate at once. After she's sworn in on January 3, Julianna Stratton will join Senator Tammy Duckworth and the two will make history. …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Texas governor's race 2026: Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become state's first Democratic governor in decades http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/texas-governors-race-2026-hinojosa-defeats-abbott-become-states-first-democratic-governor-decades ![FULL: Gina Hinojosa speech after Texas Governor race win][55] ![FULL: Gina Hinojosa speech after Texas Governor race win][55] #### [ FULL: Gina Hinojosa speech after Texas Governor race win ][56] Gina Hinojosa delivers her victory speech after defeating Greg Abbott and winning the Texas governor’s race. #### The Brief * …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Wisconsin election: Crowley defeats Tiffany in governor's race http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/wisconsin-election-governor-crowley-tiffany-110326 #### The Brief * * Democrat David Crowley won Wisconsin’s race for governor on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany. * Gov. Tony Evers did not seek reelection, creating the first open race for governor in more than a decade. * FOX6 News will have live, local election coverage throughout …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Fox Chicago James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/james-talarico-defeats-ken-paxton-become-next-us-senator-from-texas ![][11] article #### The Brief * * James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate * Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win a statewide election in Texas since 1994. * He will replace Sen. John Cornyn. Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas. Talarico defeated Republican …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Fox Chicago Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race in historic election http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bottoms-wins-georgia-governor-race-after-jackson-concedes ![][1] article Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at a campaign event on October 17, 2026 in Marietta, Georgia. Bottoms is facing Republican Gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson and Ossoff is facing Republican Sen. Mike Collins for Expand #### The Brief * * Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Man critically injured in Washington Park stabbing https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/11/03/man-critically-injured-in-washington-park-stabbing * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] A man was in critical condition after being stabbed in Washington Park Tuesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The …
View Article 12:01 a.m. November 4, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Alex Giannoulias se declara ganador mientras los demócratas se mantienen en cargos estatales https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/11/03/alex-giannoulias-se-declara-ganador-mientras-los-democratas-se-mantienen-en-cargos-estatales * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El día de las …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 CBS Local Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating MAHA Republican Zach Lahn https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/iowa-governors-race-results-rob-sand-zach-lahn/ CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn, an outsider Republican who had defeated President Trump's pick in the GOP primary in May. Although Sand ran as a Democrat, on the …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 CBS Local Democrat David Crowley wins Wisconsin governor's race, defeating Trump ally Tom Tiffany https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/wisconsin-governors-race-results-david-crowley-wins-democrat/ Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin governor's race, CBS News projects, defeating top Trump ally Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in one of the most purple states in the country. Two-term incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was prevented from running again due to term limits. Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 block-club-chicago Chicago School Board Election 2026 Live Results https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/03/chicago-school-board-election-2026-live-results/ _This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at[ ckbe.at/newsletters ][18] _ _This is a developing story. Check back for the latest election results._ CHICAGO — Chicago voters made history Tuesday casting ballots for [ 21 members of the Board of Education ][19] , ending 30 …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 block-club-chicago Jessica Biggs Declares Victory In Chicago School Board President Race https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/03/jessica-biggs-declares-victory-in-chicagos-1st-school-board-president-election/ _This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at[ ckbe.at/newsletters ][1] _ CHICAGO — Former principal and current school board member Jessica Biggs is poised to win the race to serve as Chicago Public Schools’ first elected board president. In the most recent results, she had …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 ABC Local These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections https://abc7chicago.com/story/candidates-made-history-2026-midterm-elections/20014069/ The 2026 midterm elections made history for several candidates, as voters are projected to have elected the country's first Black, Native American and Latina female governors and more major firsts. All eyes are on the results Tuesday night in the high-stakes election, in which House and Senate races will determine …
View Article midnight November 4, 2026 ABC Local Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent https://abc7chicago.com/story/democrats-projected-take-congress-blue-wave-fueled-trump-economy-discontent/20014173/ Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress -- propelled by a wave of discontent with the economy and the president, according to ABC News projections and Voter Polls. Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats, including in …
View Article 10:02 p.m. November 3, 2026 WTTW Biggs Has Early Lead in Race to Become Chicago’s First Elected Board of Education President https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/03/polls-closed-historic-three-way-race-become-chicago-s-first-elected-board-education With nearly 66% of precincts reporting, the historic race to become Chicago’s first-ever elected Board of Education president looks to have narrowed to a contest between Jessica Biggs and Hilario Dominguez. Biggs, a current board member, is leading with 49.6% of votes tallied so far, followed by former Chicago Teachers …
View Article 10:02 p.m. November 3, 2026 WBEZ Democrat Juliana Stratton takes reins from Dick Durbin in decisive U.S. Senate victory https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/11/03/elections-2026-11-03-us-senate-illinois-midterm-results Juliana Stratton’s fiery anti-President Trump messaging helped to deliver a resounding victory over Republican Don Tracy in the open U.S. Senate seat to replace Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton, 61, has also made history in becoming the second Black woman to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate. “When I became a …
View Article 10:01 p.m. November 3, 2026 WBEZ Chicago Teachers Union poised to capture half of school board district seats but likely to lose presidency https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/11/03/chicago-teachers-union-poised-to-capture-half-of-school-board-district-seats-but-likely-to-lose-presidency Despite being massively outspent, the Chicago Teachers Union was leading in nine of the 20 school board seats as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to election results from the Associated Press. That would be enough to throw up formidable opposition to classroom cuts, school closures and other measures that they …
View Article 10:01 p.m. November 3, 2026 WBEZ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker beats Darren Bailey for 3rd term, leaving one question: Will he run for president? https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/11/03/jb-pritzker-and-darren-bailey-square-off-again-in-illinois-governor-race Gov. JB Pritzker sailed to a rare third term as Illinois’ chief executive Tuesday with his second consecutive reelection victory over Republican challenger Darren Bailey, lining up the incumbent to become the longest-serving Democratic governor in state history. But a quick [ _election night_ ][1] for Pritzker only underscored the …
View Article 10:01 p.m. November 3, 2026 NBC Local Chicago School Board president live election results https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/chicago-school-board-president-live-election-results/4011794/ Who's winning the inaugural top seat for Chicago's first-ever board of education? Live midterm election results are below and will populate as votes pour in. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][20] WATCH HERE ][21] Keep an eye on the module below throughout the night: …
View Article 10:01 p.m. November 3, 2026 NBC Local Who won the Illinois governor's race? See live 2026 election results here https://www.nbcchicago.com/elections/who-won-the-illinois-governors-race-see-live-2026-election-results-here/4011827/ ### What to Know * Polls in Illinois closed at 7 p.m., and election results started pouring in shortly after that. * It's the same matchup the state saw four years ago in 2022, when Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey faced off for the state's main office. …